Coffee cake from a box? Yes, from Bob's Red Mill.
Recently, Bob's added Cinnamon Swirl Coffee Cake Mix that creates a moist, fragrant cake with ribbons of cinnamon sugar and a topping. It also requires only eggs, oil, or butter. Whether it's baked in a glass or metal 8-inch pan, this cozy cake is ready in under an hour for breakfast, brunch, or a comforting afternoon sweet treat.
The various baking mixes (about $5 each) are available at Wegmans, Roche Bros., and Whole Foods Market locations, and others. Check out
for a store locator. Also available at
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